Carl Wharton

Carl Wharton
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Known forThe Waking of a Nation
Jaanisaar
The Perfect Husband
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Websitecarlwhartonactor.co.uk

Carl Wharton is an English actor[1] best known for playing Lord William Hunter in the series The Waking of a Nation,[2] Sir John Cavendish in the Indian historical drama film Jaanisaar,[3] and Forest Ranger in the Italian horror film The Perfect Husband.[4] In addition, he has appeared in a wide range of independent and international films, earning recognition for his versatility and depth as a performer.[5]

Acting career

With a career spanning film and television, Wharton has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1990s.[6]

In 2012, Wharton played role of The Vicar, in the Indian film Saint Dracula 3D, directed by Rupesh Paul.[7]

In 2013, Wharton played General Carter in Zombie Massacre, along with Christian Boeving, produced by Uwe Boll.[8]

In 2014, he played the important role in the horror film The Perfect Husband along with Gabriella Wright, Tania Bambaci and Philippe Reinhardt directed by Lucas Pavetto.[9]

In 2015, Wharton appeared as Sir John Cavendish in the historical drama film Jaanisaar, along with Imran Abbas, Pernia Qureshi, Muzaffar Ali, Dalip Tahil and Farrukh Jaffar, directed by Muzaffar Ali.[10]

Wharton was cast in the The Convent (2018 film) as Farmer, which stars Michael Ironside, Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton and Dilan Gwyn.[11]

In 2025, Wharton appeared as William Wilson Hunter in The Waking of a Nation, a Hindi-language historical drama web series streaming on SonyLIV based on the events leading to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.[12] It was directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by Amita Madhvani and Ram Madhvani, under banner of Ram Madhvani Films.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Reference
2012 Saint Dracula 3D The Vicar [7]
2013 Zombie Massacre General Carter [14]
2013 Wrath of the Crows Grave digger [1]
2014 The Perfect Husband Forest Ranger [15][4]
2015 Jaanisaar Sir John Cavendish [16]
2018 The Convent Farmer [11]
2019 Turkish Ice Cream General Henry Willetra [17]
2019 The Tombs Gary [18]
2024 The Shamrock Spitfire Group Captain Mallory [19]
2025 Dig Me No Grave Scott Parker Snr. [20]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1990 ScreenPlay[6] Undercover Policeman 1 episode
1990 Crimewatch[6] Criminal - Driver 1 episode
2006 New Street Law[6] Tattooed face criminal 1 episode
2017 Feel the Dead[6] Doctor Chris 3 episodes
2025 The Waking of a Nation[2] Lord William Hunter 6 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b "Interview with Carl Wharton". indieactivity.com.
  2. ^ a b Kausalya Rachavelpula (7 March 2025). "The Walking of a Nation review: Visual storytelling that crafts an authentic and compelling experience". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Jaanisaar review: Beautiful poetry, gorgeous costumes but a mockery of 1857". First Post.
  4. ^ a b "AFM 2014: The Perfect Husband Appears at the Film Market". Dread Central.
  5. ^ "Carl Wharton on Moviebuff". moviebuff.com.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Carl Wharton on plex.tv". Plex. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Saint Dracula 3D on Mandy". mandy.com.
  8. ^ "DVD Review – Apocalypse Z (2013)". flickeringmyth.com.
  9. ^ "Wedded Bliss Turns Bloody When The Perfect Husband Shows His True Colors". Dread Central. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Jaanisaar movie review: Watch 'Umrao Jaan' or 'Gaman' instead, Muzaffar Ali's timeless triumphs". The Indian Express. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  11. ^ a b "The Convent on Times Now News". Times Now News. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  12. ^ "The Waking of a Nation teaser: Ram Madhvani set to explore the Jallianwala Bagh 'conspiracy' in new show". The Indian Express. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  13. ^ "The Convent on Times Now News". Hindustan Times. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  14. ^ "Uwe Boll's Zombie Massacre Brings the Undead Super Soldiers in this Official Trailer". 28dayslateranalysis.com.
  15. ^ "Devilworks finds Perfect Husband". Screen Daily.
  16. ^ Suhani Singh (7 August 2015). "Jaanisaar review: It's a tiring watch". India Today. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  17. ^ "Turkish Ice Cream on moviefone.com". Moviefone. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  18. ^ "'The Tombs' DVD Review". nerdly.co.uk.
  19. ^ Max Goldbart (8 February 2024). "'The Shamrock Spitfire': 101 Films International Strikes Slew Of Deals For Movie About Youngest RAF Wing Commander – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
  20. ^ Kent Hill (15 April 2025). "'DIG ME NO GRAVE' Movie Review". Film Threat. Retrieved 24 December 2025.